In the process of raising chickens, sometimes we find that chickens lay some soft-shelled eggs, which have a fragile texture and will break with a slight pinch. So, why do chickens lay soft-shell eggs? What are the reasons for this? Next, let's ** this question together.
First of all, we need to understand the process of eggshell formation. The main component of the eggshell is calcium carbonate, which is formed by combining calcium and carbonate ions in the hen's body. Therefore, calcium intake and absorption have a crucial impact on eggshell formation.
When hens don't get enough calcium, they can't provide enough calcium for the eggshells, which leads to the production of soft-shell eggs. This usually happens when the calcium content in the feed is too low or the hen's ability to absorb calcium is reduced. In order to prevent this, we should ensure that the hens can obtain sufficient and easily absorbed calcium, such as adding the right amount of stone powder, shell powder, etc. to the feed.
In addition to insufficient calcium intake, another cause of soft-shell eggs produced by chickens is the imbalance of acid-base balance in the hens. When there is too much acidity in the hen's body, it will affect the formation of carbonate ions, which in turn will affect the calcification process of the eggshell. This condition is usually associated with an excessively high amount of phosphorus in the feed, since phosphorus and calcium have a certain antagonistic effect in the body. In order to maintain the acid-base balance in the hen's body, we should reasonably adjust the ratio of phosphorus and calcium in the feed to ensure that the phosphorus intake is not too high.
In addition, soft-shell eggs produced by chickens can also be linked to diseases and environmental factors. For example, hens suffering from certain diseases, such as salpingitis, Newcastle disease, etc., can affect the normal formation of eggshells. At the same time, harsh environmental conditions such as high temperature, high humidity, and poor ventilation may also cause hens to lay soft-shell eggs. Therefore, we should regularly check the health of the hens, detect and improve the disease in time, and at the same time provide a comfortable, dry and well-ventilated feeding environment for the hens.
In summary, the main reasons for chickens to lay soft-shell eggs include insufficient calcium intake, acid-base imbalance, diseases and environmental factors. In order to prevent the production of soft-shell eggs, we should ensure that the hens have enough and easily absorbed calcium, adjust the ratio of phosphorus and calcium in the feed reasonably, check the health of the hens regularly, and provide a comfortable environment for the hens. Only in this way can we ensure that our hens produce healthy, firm eggs that provide quality nutrition for humans**.
By understanding why chickens lay soft-shell eggs and what to do to prevent them, we can take better care of our hens and improve the quality of our eggs. At the same time, it also reminds us to pay attention to the feeding environment and nutritional needs of animals in our daily life, and provide them with suitable living conditions, so as to achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature.